Challenges agencies face transitioning to cloud computing; Maximizing buying power to drive change

Federal agencies have four main challenges to deal with in their transitions to cloud computing. Those challenges are keeping agencies from realizing the cloud’s maximum potential.

Jennifer Franks, director of information technology and cybersecurity issues at the Government Accountability Office, discusses the four challenges and how agencies can overcome them.

The General Services Administration sees a huge opportunity to use the government’s buying power to influence sustainability and supply chain efforts. At ACT-IAC’s Executive Leadership Conference, Commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service at GSA Sonny Hashmi explains how he’d like to leverage that power.

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